Summary: Waxillium has spent the past five years patrolling the roughs, patrolling the
streets as a deputy and being a hero to all who live there. However, after the tragic death of his
lover, Lessie, and of his rich uncle, Wax finds himself back in the city. There, he mourns his
losses and takes over his uncle’s estate, assuming that his life of crime-fighting has ended. To
his surprise though, it may have only just begun.
Somebody: Wax, Wayne, Marasi
Wants: Wax wants to keep his dying estate afloat and out of bankruptcy
But: Wax’s attention is stolen by a mysterious group of bandits called the Vanishers, who
kidnap his future wife
So: Wax, along with Wayne and Marasi, track down these bandits. They are led by
Miles, an old deputy Wax used to work with. After a long battle, Wax is finally able to take down
Miles, and the day is saved.
Then: Wax becomes a deputy for the city, and marries rich, getting rid of all his debt
problems. Miles is executed, and everyone lives happily ever after
Opinion: Despite having to follow in Mistborn’s footsteps, Alloy of Law manages to make
itself unique, while still having a solid plot with lovable and interesting characters.
The Alloy of Law is simple, yet arguably perfect for what it is. It is short and decisive, and
keeps the audience on their feet the entire time. The only people I wouldn’t recommend this
story to are those who haven’t read Mistborn, as the magic system is complicated without the in-
depth explanation Mistborn provides.